Avg Teacher Salary
$121,981
Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE
School district · Illinois · LEAID 1733510
Richmond-Burton CHSD 157
Estimated average teacher salary of $121,981, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Richmond-Burton CHSD 157 — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).
- $121,981
- Est. avg teacher salary
- $27,085
- Per-pupil spending
- 568
- Students enrolled
- 91th
- Pct. in IL
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,085
Total expenditure / enrollment
Student Enrollment
568 students
Salary vs State Average 100.0%
31.0% above Illinois average
What the Numbers Say About Richmond-Burton CHSD 157
Richmond-Burton CHSD 157 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 568 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $27,085. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $121,981, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1733510 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.
Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $93,101, teacher pay in Richmond-Burton CHSD 157 runs meaningfully above the state benchmark — a 31.0% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (48.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 91% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.
On the budget side, Richmond-Burton CHSD 157 reports $15.4M in total expenditure against $17.9M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 30% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.
How does Richmond-Burton CHSD 157 compare?
Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Illinois average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.
Richmond-Burton CHSD 157 pays +29.3% more than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $27,085 vs $25,647
Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.
Revenue & Expenditure
$17.9M
Total Revenue
$15.4M
Total Expenditure
$4.6M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending
Other Illinois Districts
About This Data
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.
Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.
Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.
Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teacher salary in Richmond-Burton CHSD 157?
The estimated average teacher salary in Richmond-Burton CHSD 157 is $121,981 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.
How does Richmond-Burton CHSD 157 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?
Richmond-Burton CHSD 157 pays 31.0% more than the Illinois state average of $93,101. The district's estimated average is $121,981.
How does Richmond-Burton CHSD 157 teacher pay compare to the national average?
Richmond-Burton CHSD 157 pays 48.2% above the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $121,981.
What is the per-pupil spending in Richmond-Burton CHSD 157?
Richmond-Burton CHSD 157 spends approximately $27,085 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.
How many students are enrolled in Richmond-Burton CHSD 157?
Richmond-Burton CHSD 157 has 568 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.
What percentage of Richmond-Burton CHSD 157's budget goes to teacher salaries?
Instructional salaries account for 30% of Richmond-Burton CHSD 157's total expenditure of $15.4M (NCES FY2022).
Where does this teacher salary data come from?
This data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.
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